Junior Contract Manager – HVDC Projects (Scotland)

Equal Approach Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Wellbeing benefits (GP & counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Junior Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial team, supporting the HVDC programme of works for cable, converter stations and civils. You will report to the Procurement & Commercial Manager and provide pre- and post-contract procurement and commercial support to major SSE Transmission projects.

This role suits someone with a Quantity Surveying background and experience in estimating, cost & budget management, and contract administration, with NEC or FIDIC

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent is required or being pursued.
• Experience in estimating, cost & budget management and contract administration.
• Experience drafting/interpreting commercial contracts; NEC/FIDIC knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support P&C Manager / Senior Contract Manager in negotiating contract terms for high-value projects.
• Negotiate prices, provide substantiation, and ensure value for money.
• Engage stakeholders, influence, lead disputes, and support cost reporting and forecasting.
• Provide post-contract commercial management and variations to scope.
• Promote safety and ensure adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Cost estimation

Budget management

Contract administration

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / equivalent

RICS or CICES member or working towards

Tools

NEC

FIDIC

Job description

SSE is seeking a Junior Contract Manager to join the Procurement & Commercial team, supporting the HVDC programme of works for cable, converter stations and civils. You will report to the Procurement & Commercial Manager and provide pre- and post-contract procurement and commercial support to major SSE Transmission projects.

This role suits someone with a Quantity Surveying background and experience in estimating, cost & budget management, and contract administration, with NEC or FIDIC